Laying Cutting Wire Around Windscreen

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Starting from pull-in point, lay wire eyelet created on the outside around the window glass
Pull excess wire into car interior

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the cutting wire is located at all four corner points below the windscreen.

Check that the cutting wire is not caught on retainers or body.

Secure window glass on outside with adhesive tape against slipping.

Fig 1: Pulling Excess Wire Into Car Interior

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NOTE: Windows (1) with fitted seals (3) or sprayed-on surrounds:

Moisten cutting wire (4) and seals (3) on window (1) with water
Insert cutting wire (4) in bend (without kinking) between window (1) and body cutout (2)

Fig 2: Inserting Cutting Wire In Bend (Without Kinking) Between Window & Body Cutout
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